Gather Outdoors 2026 Returns to Stratton Mountain

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Gather Outdoors, a popular two-day winter sports and music festival, is making its glorious return to Stratton Mountain in Vermont this weekend. The festival features live music, DJs, skiing, snowboarding, and more. For those attending, the guide provides tips on getting gear tuned up, finding the right parties, navigating the mountain, and respecting the festival environment.

Why it matters

Gather Outdoors is one of the biggest winter events hosted at Stratton Mountain, drawing crowds of winter sports enthusiasts and music fans from across the Northeast. The festival's return signals a resurgence of in-person events and outdoor recreation after the pandemic, providing a boost to the local economy and Vermont's tourism industry.

The details

The Gather Outdoors festival takes place at Stratton Mountain in Vermont, featuring live music, DJs, skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities. Attendees are advised to get their gear tuned up at local shops, take advantage of the late-night 'afters' parties at Grizzly's, and use the chairlifts and gondolas to access the different stages and areas of the festival. For those new to skiing or snowboarding, the festival offers lessons through Stratton's renowned ski school. Beyond the slopes, the festival also has indoor activities like rock climbing, arcades, and shopping in the Stratton Village.

• Gather Outdoors takes place this weekend, April 12-13, 2026.
• The late-night 'afters' parties at Grizzly's run from 11PM to 2AM on Saturday and Sunday nights.

What’s next

Gather Outdoors organizers are hopeful the festival's return this year will set the stage for it to continue annually at Stratton Mountain, providing a major winter draw for the region.